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Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV
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$1379.00 - $1399.00
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Cknwings
Updated:04-26-08
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: Sharp, clear picture. Great color. Easy to use remote and TV menu. Plenty of bang for the buck.
Weaknesses: No weaknesses for me.
Overall Evaluation: The Samsung LN46A550 is my first HDTV, and I couldn't be happier with it. The picture is excellent, (HD - regular TV is so-so, but that's to be expected after viewing HD broadcasts). The TV menu is very easy to understand and negotiate through. I have "lived with" my Samsung for 2 weeks, now. Out-of-the-box I only made minor adjustments to the color, (to suit my preferences). I orginally planned to purchase a 40 inch Samsung, but I "upgraded" to the 46 inch one, (better to go a bit large than regret a smaller screen size purchase), and I'm glad I did! I did a LOT of HDTV research before I purchased this TV, and I found that Samsung had consistantly been rated highly by both technical and consumer sites. If you're hesitating about purchasing this model Samsung, (or any model Samsung for that matter), don't! I'm one very satisfied customer!
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: daystar297
Updated:05-04-08
Duration of ownership:1 Days
Strengths: Picture quality . . .Design
Weaknesses: Makes you not want to leave the house . . .
Overall Evaluation: This was my first HDTV . . . and I ordered it sight unseen . . .based on the few available reviews at the time . . . and several comparisons with similarly priced and reviewed other brands. I was certainly not disappointed . . .Just want I wanted . . .And I'd recommend the LN46A550 to anyone considering a 46" HDTV . . .
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5 Star Review
Reviewed by: kelly_jess
Updated:04-23-08
Duration of ownership:6 Days
Strengths: Clarity Sharpness
Weaknesses: Sound, Difficulty in calibrating the TV
Overall Evaluation: This is an excellent TV, Its worth the money spent on it. I am still trying to calibrate the TV which is kind of hard. I guess once it is calibrated it should be really good. I see a lot of people telling it is beyond their expectations.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: docsr4u
Updated:04-20-08
Duration of ownership:5 Days
Strengths: Cost, Colors, contrast ratio
Weaknesses: if any speakers...
Overall Evaluation: Absolutely pleased customer. Lets visit the various facets. 1. Size: Please go for the bigger size you can buy and your room can accomodate. Grainy pictures at close distances is a problem for SD (convetional analog) signals though.. 2. Gloss: Obviously choose LCD as didnt want back light glare on TV. The frame however is glossy and has its glare, the TV has a small amount of glare if U pay close attention. Better than many other TV's though. 3. Remote: Big buttons can be illuminated. Non universal except if you have all samsung products. Shdnt b a deciding factor. 4. Contrast ratio is great with accurate black reproduction. 5. BTW: OTA HD signals for more than 8 channels are easy to obtain. Once you see in HD, you cant watch regular SD TV. And yes, the regular TV signals are grainy in this TV. 6. Cost: Got it at Amazon. Wouldnt buy from anywhere else. 7. Sound: Its ok, have to use the equalizer function well. Anyway, mine is hooked upto 5.1 onkyo. And you shall need optical audio cable to get 5.1 ch from OTA signals. 8. You can buy auto mount and then be able to control the swivel function via remote. Cool feature if you shall hook it high up in an office for example. The floor mount ( comes attached) can also swivel upto 30 degress each side. 9. Weight: Not too heavy , shall 2 people to lift and place of course, but lighter than many other 46 TVs. 10. PIP: has PIP for 2 different sources eg TV and DVD/PC, Not 2 different channels at the same time. Overall, if you have been waiting to buy one, this is it. Obvious question remain: 1. 120 Hz: Is it neccessary. Good to have but I didnt find much of a help. Try it out at any of the wall and mortar stores. Also check at Samsung showroom at Columbus circle in NY or any other if local. 2. Sound: Got to have an audio system. 3. Will price drop further: Who knows..but most have waited long enough. Its the lowest currently since Super bowl and thought prices shall drop , it may take long time. Will update more later.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: hildil
Updated:04-19-08
Duration of ownership:3 Days
Strengths: great right out of the box, ease of use, and great picture
Weaknesses: none
Overall Evaluation: i am really glad i bought this tv recommended by a friend. it lives up to the samsung reputation. fantastic picture, and ease of use. i highly recommend it to everyone
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: trumani
Updated:04-12-08
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: - Screen not too reflective, and not too anti-reflective- Excellent Picture Quality- Many inputs- Light (compared to older samsung lcd)
Weaknesses: Speaker sound quality (can be ammended somewhat with some equilization techniques)- slight buzz from backlight
Overall Evaluation: This is my first Flat Screen (previous set was a CRT HDTV), so I do not know how this compares to other screens (It's hard to compare when at another person's house). This unit came with no dead pixels, set up without a flaw (many inputs). Able to hook up my blue ray, xbox 360, receiver, and PC. PC image is sharp! Because it is lighter and comes with the base installed already, this may have cheaper shipping rates. I actually received free shipping while the previous version of this lcd (4661/4665) did not due to weight. Picture quality is great, and if there's no need for 120Hz (I found no need), it is a great set and I consider in the middle ground of price and quality. I love the fact that the screen is neither plasma type reflective, or matte type anti-reflective. It gives the best of both worlds, in my opinion. Unfortunately the audio quality is low (not sure how this compares to other units), and only when you're a few inches from the set, can you hear a slight buzz come from the backlight.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: vtek63
Updated:04-08-08
Duration of ownership:2 Days
Strengths: picture quality, price, weight, power consumption
Weaknesses: built in speakers
Overall Evaluation: this is an absolutely fantastic tv. the picture quality is stunning and the design is great. this tv is light for a 46" and draws very little power! i tested mine at about 89 watts in use. there are lots of inputs and lots of menu options to tweak :) the only small thing about this set is that the speakers are weak. the sound isn't the greatest in the world, but it is bareable. i don't think it would matter for most people however.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: ryerye
Updated:04-03-08
Duration of ownership:2 Weeks
Strengths: Sharpness in picture quality,Small form factor,Good black levels,NEW REMOTE...yes!
Weaknesses: Speakers or sound,navigation software seems to introduce new limitations,Most likely a Samsung panel....unlike the clearance 65f series,small form factor? subjective....
Overall Evaluation: Well I have had this TV for two weeks and it has been a long journey for me. I purchased a 65f first and noticed through various web sites that Samsung switched parts in the panels that resulted in a poor picture to the once highly rated 65f series. I took mine back and got this TV...the series 5... Pros semi clear panel is nice..not a lot of glare contrast ratio: 30,000 to 1 gives a lot of pop, however not twice as much as the 15,000 to 1 65f series. Black levels are nice, minimal back light clouding or leakage. Very sharp picture and good color Cons Speakers are very hollow sounding small form factor....doesn't look 46" big? the new menu software is not as good as the old version. However, it does respond better.Some options that were accessible in earlier tv version were more user friendly. Here are my settings: Mode: Movie contrast: 95 Brightness: 42 sharpness: 25 back light: 7-8 color: 51 R/G: 50/50 Black level: off Dynamic contrast: low color tone: Warm 1 gamma: 0/+1 color settings: don't mess with these unless you have some calibration software edge enhancement: ON flesh tone: +1
